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Abhishek Bachchan will do NBA player Satnam Singh’s biopic for free

Abhishek Bachchan said that it would be an “honour” for him
to essay the role of basketball player Satnam Singh Bhamara on the silver
screen, after the latter mentioned that the ‘All Is Well’ actor was best suited
to play his character if a biopic on him were to be made. Abhishek also
mentioned he will not charge a penny for the role, but he put forth a condition
to the NBA player.

Satnam Singh Bhamara is the first Indian to be selected into
the National Basketball Association (NBA), an elite professional basketball
league in the US. Recently, in an interview, Bhamara had said that it will be a
proud moment for him if an Indian filmmaker decides to make a movie on his life,
and that Abhishek Bachchan would be the best to play his character on screen.

“Given Abhishek's height, I would say he would fit in the
role even more. Also, he likes basketball a lot," Bhamara had said.

When Abhishek came across the interview on a leading daily,
the actor took to his Twitter handle and wrote, “Ok @hellosatnam here's the
deal.... it would be my pleasure & honour. But my condition is, u have to
win a NBA championship 1st!”

“And if you do… I’ll do the film for free. Fees can go
towards any charity of your choice. NBA India,” he added.

Bhamara hails from Barnala in Punjab. A feature-documentary
titled ‘One in a Billion’ has also been made, which chronicles the player’s journey
to become the first Indian-born basketball player drafted into NBA.